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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 325.56 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 325.56 and 189.42 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 325.56 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/325.56 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 325.56 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 61,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,667.58/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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